Hospital Safety

Read: “Safety Everywhere” Is Possible for Healthcare Workers

“Safety Everywhere” Is Possible for Healthcare Workers

The new concept of “safety everywhere” is being adopted as an alternative to the traditional assumption that an organization’s duty of care ended as soon as an employee leaves the building.

Read: IAHSS Survey: Hospital Violent Crime Down, Simple Assault Up

IAHSS Survey: Hospital Violent Crime Down, Simple Assault Up

The survey also found hospitals using threat management teams as part of security operations has increased significantly.

Read: UPDATE: Shooter of 2 Methodist Dallas Medical Center Employees Receives Life Sentence

UPDATE: Shooter of 2 Methodist Dallas Medical Center Employees Receives Life Sentence

The suspect, who was on parole, was granted permission to be at the hospital during the birth of his child.

Read: The History of Uniform Emergency Codes in Ontario Hospitals

The History of Uniform Emergency Codes in Ontario Hospitals

A healthcare security consultant shares how he successfully pushed for uniformity in emergency codes throughout Ontario, Canada hospitals.

Read: Eaton, Bloom Energy Team Up to Reduce Energy Costs at California Medical Center

Eaton, Bloom Energy Team Up to Reduce Energy Costs at California Medical Center

A new microgrid will reduce energy costs by up to 20% and greenhouse gas emissions by 25%, according to the companies.

Read: HID Partners with CERTIFY Health to Offer AI-Powered Patient Verification Technology

HID Partners with CERTIFY Health to Offer AI-Powered Patient Verification Technology

The collaboration combines HID’s U.ARE.U™ Camera Identification System with CERTIFY Care, a patient engagement platform.

Read: 10 Most Common Hospital Emergency Codes and Their Meanings

10 Most Common Hospital Emergency Codes and Their Meanings

Since this article was originally published, six more states now recommend color code standardization for hospital emergencies.

Read: 14 Ways Cyberattacks Impact Hospitals and 13 Ways to Prevent and Remedy

14 Ways Cyberattacks Impact Hospitals and 13 Ways to Prevent and Remedy

At the Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, AHA’s National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk John Riggi shared examples of how cyberattacks threaten patient safety.

Read: Lawsuit Alleges NewYork-Presbyterian Covered Up Urologist Sexual Abuse

Lawsuit Alleges NewYork-Presbyterian Covered Up Urologist Sexual Abuse

Some of the men who claim Darius Paduch sexually abused them said he also overprescribed them opioids so they would become dependent on him.

Read: The Employee Safety and Patient Experience Benefits of Enterprise Visibility in Healthcare

The Employee Safety and Patient Experience Benefits of Enterprise Visibility in Healthcare

Technologies such as real-time location systems play a pivotal role in supporting staff and patients and addressing ongoing healthcare challenges, including workplace violence.

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